Tents Product

2 Tents Product Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Looking for a scalable business idea in the outdoor sector? Consider launching a tent manufacturing and retail business. This venture revolves around designing, producing, and selling high-quality tents, targeting outdoor enthusiasts, campers, and hikers.

Starting small, you’ll need to focus on market research to identify different customer needs and preferences. Developing a diverse product line – from lightweight backpacking tents to large family camping tents – can set your business apart. Establish relationships with reliable suppliers for materials and look into partnering with skilled manufacturers if you’re not producing the tents in-house.

Marketing will play a vital role; an engaging online presence through social media and a robust e-commerce platform are crucial. Additionally, collaborating with popular outdoor influencers to review and showcase your products can quickly build credibility and brand awareness.

If you relish the thought of blending entrepreneurial spirit with the booming outdoor industry, the tent business offers a grounded yet expansive opportunity.

In this list, you'll find real-world tents product success stories and very profitable examples of starting a tents product that makes money.

1. Tentsile ($600K/year)

Alex Shirley-Smith, the founder of Tentsile Tree Tents, turned his childhood dream of putting people in trees into a reality. After receiving overwhelming interest in his invention from a green design forum, Alex saw a market for collapsible treehouses and a new way to elevate outdoor experiences. With no capital investment, Tentsile Tree Tents grew organically and steadily, selling 50 units in the first year and 17,000 units in the fourth year.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How many people on the team: 16

How I'm Fulfilling My Childhood Dreams With A Portable Treehouse Business

Tentsile Tree Tents, the world's first range of portable treehouses which started in 2013, has grown organically and steadily selling 17,000 units yearly, with monthly revenue of about $50k and a profitability of around 20% – all without taking any capital investment.

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2. The Little Teepee Company ($24K/year)

Jane and Louise, the founders of The Little Teepee Company, came up with the idea for their business after searching for ideas for their children's sleepover parties. They discovered a lack of teepee sleepover services in their area and decided to create their own. They launched The Little Teepee Company in September 2019 and have since attracted customers through Google searches, email campaigns, social media, and word-of-mouth referrals. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, they have adapted their business model to offer a no-contact drop-off service and have seen a surge in bookings.

How much money it makes: $24K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1.5K
How many people on the team: 0

How We Started A Business Designing Sleepovers And Slumber Under Parties

The Little Teepee Company founders created an extra special sleepover business in 2019, generating around $2000 per month, until the pandemic hit and resulted in cancelled bookings and refunds, but they adapted their business model and now attract customers through Google searches, email campaigns, Instagram and Facebook marketing and word-of-mouth referrals.

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